Labor Day turned out to be a mix of work, play, and everything in between — at least according to Now Habersham readers.
For some, it’s “just another day” — especially for the retirees like Sherry Jett, who laughed that every day feels like a holiday now. Others took the holiday name literally. Riley Chapman and Eleanor Whitfield were among those who summed it up in one word: laboring.
About 41% of the responses we received were from people who said they were working in one form or another. From offices and restaurants to poultry plants and chicken houses, plenty of readers spent the day on the job.
Not all the labor came with a paycheck. Several readers spent the day deep-cleaning, unpacking from camping trips, or tackling yard work. Others added a tasty twist, cooking gumbo, chili, and tomato soup, or firing up grills across the region.
Omarri DeLeon spent the day shooting his bow and playing cornhole. Another reader said they planned to “hit a garage workout before a trip to the creek.” Gary Humberson went for a bike ride, clocking 18.3 miles in an hour and 12 minutes. Others took in the mountain views and relaxed, proudly declaring they were doing “absolutely nothing.” And still, other readers checked in from the lake and the beach, even on horseback.
Family time was big, too. David King remembered a cousin at a memorial service before sharing a meal with loved ones. John Loggins and David Bridgeman enjoyed the day with their grandkids. Christopher Dobbs said he spent the day “With my friends that are like family.”
Travelers checked in from the Smoky Mountains, Panama City Beach, New York City, and beyond, and we enjoyed hearing from each and every one of them.
One of the more unique responses we received to our question, “What are you doing this Labor Day?” came from Jamie Sanders, who spent the day trying to “avoid humans.”
Whatever it is that you are doing – or trying to avoid – this Labor Day, we hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day.
We’d like to hear from you. Share with us what you’re doing this Labor Day on Now Habersham’s Facebook page.
